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Sakaja Orders Rescue After Eastleigh Building Collapse

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered rescue after a multi-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh.
The collapse occurred at 13:00 on 23 October 2026 on 9th Street; reports said 12 storeys, footage showed up to 18.
Seven people were feared trapped; an injured woman was rescued.
Police used tear gas to disperse crowds as looting reports emerged near the site.
Governor Sakaja vowed action against owners; MP Babu Owino demanded investigations into construction standards.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse in Savar, Bangladesh, killed 1,134 workers and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to order arrests and new safety laws, leading to the Bangladesh Accord that now covers more than 2,500 factories. Kenya’s recent building failure has revived similar demands for stricter construction oversight, echoing the reforms sparked by Rana Plaza.

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Story summary

Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered rescue after a multi-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh.
The collapse occurred at 13:00 on 23 October 2026 on 9th Street; reports said 12 storeys, footage showed up to 18.
Seven people were feared trapped; an injured woman was rescued.
Police used tear gas to disperse crowds as looting reports emerged near the site.
Governor Sakaja vowed action against owners; MP Babu Owino demanded investigations into construction standards.

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